Cyclists push for rights and new clubs in city biking boom
Indianapolis cyclists push for road rules to protect riders and form a Zig-zag club with new rooms at 144 E New York. A series of bicycle mishaps and strolls highlight the growing sport as more riders, including students from Purdue and local shops, join the fall riding season.
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Willett
Hay & Willett
A. W
League
George Royce
Royce
Pennsylvania
Washington Sts
Harry Mendenhall
Fahnney & McCrea
Bancock
Itbo
Bates House
Washington St
Pennsylvania St
Harry
New York St
Nicotine
Ridera
P. M. Scheltema Bedium
London
Heargey’s
Maiott Fletcher
Ateading School
Purdue University
Frank Hancock
Milwaukee
Chicago
Taxis
Draper
New Mexico
Academy of Homeopathic Physicians
Robert N. Tooker
Billy Turner the Atty Odd Chases Bootblacks Again
A Sun reporter profiles Billy Turner a famed eccentric who roams the streets pursuing bootblacks and newsboys. He claims vast wealth once in Rome and says he’s cured of drinking after a near poison incident with corrosive sublimate. He refuses to reveal his residence and vows to reform restless boys.
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Atty
Billy Turner
Denison
Friendly Inn
Billy
Sun
Lam Rich
Sam
Rome
Raw
Mr. Raw
Himaal
Babermeisters Outrage Suspects Arrested in Munich
Three men were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a recent wave of outrages by the secret Babermeisters society at Schierzee. They were secretly taken to Munich with strong guard to prevent rescue attempts as authorities move to dismantle the group amid brutal midnight beatings. Also Sullivan contract talks move toward a fight with Slavin after tenure with Harrison. a Berlin cold snap leaves postman dead from freezing between Sotern and Turkesinahile.
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Menico
Schierzee
Babermeisters
Munich
Auch
Sullivan
Cercado
John L. Sullivan
Jack Barnett
Chicago
New York
Slavin
Duncan Harrison
Diphtheria rises as fraud jury ends term and arrests noted
The article reports a diphtheria increase, 66 indictments from a discharged federal fraud jury, and multiple local incidents. It details assaults at 58 Ramsey Ave, wedding licenses, robberies, arrests for concealed weapons, and a report on Indiana University’s permanent endowment fund and annual interest.
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Humber
Otto Sehmalkels
Willie Marsinizky
Ramsey Ave
Justice Habich
Frank
Cora Wooda
Phillip
Jennie Kendall
Jason Rogers
Pearl Lewis
Caswell Madison
Margaret Moore
Thomas Hooter
Minnie Grane
Frank Durst
Lydia Barr
James Spalding
Clara Richardson
Ernest Rookey
Madison Ave
Andrew Oehier
Kurtz
Barrow
Len Crane
Spencer House
Maryland St
Albert Gall
Indiana University
Treasury Will Seek Little Increase in 1900 Budget
Washington reports indicate the treasury secretary and bureau officers plan few major recommendations for new funding. Key points include Lacey’s proposal to hold national bank directors responsible for major bank transactions, and allowing circulating notes at par value of deposited bonds. Officials favor savings measures, such as consolidating customs districts and abolishing redundant offices, with limited new appropriations beyond ongoing needs.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
National Bank
Spaulding
Fairchild
Gen. Spaulding
Board of General Appraisers
Leech
Mint
Nebeker
Redmond Narrowly Loses Parnell Seat in Cork Election
In Cork on Friday the parliamentary contest to succeed Parnell saw Martin Flavia McCarthyite lead with 3,669 votes, while John H. Redmond Par nellite trailed with 2,157 and Sarsfield Unionist 1,101. Flavin’s plurality stood at 1,612 as results published.
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John Redmond
Parnell
Cork
Martin Flavia
John HE. Redmond
Rome
Brazil
Dom Pedro
Shanghai
Onna
Newberry
U. S
Madrid
Martin Flavin
Secret Sessions Raise Public Interest at City Board Meeting
Minnehaha granite company president Mr. Marshall faced board of public works over delayed Meridian street paving while Sun newspapers press for transparency. Health board clerk Ripley and Dr. Cook deny any order restricting news though confusion persists about suppressed reports and newsroom access.
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Minnehaha Granite
Board of Public Works
Meridian St
Tau Sun
Newe, Sentinel and Journal
Mr. Marshall
Tai Sun
Conduitt
Ebort
Lrio
Ripley
The
Health Board
SUN
Tur Sun
Mr. Ripley
Latz
Pilsee Irs
Morrison
Cook
Dr. Cook
Dr. Morrison
Health Ec
Tas Lux
Court House
Old art revived Poker Painting becomes coming craze
An article in the November Art Amateur details pyrography or burnt wood etching, once called poker painting. It notes improvements in tools, from heated poker to temperature controlled platinum points, and mentions materials like white wood and nine wood with designs ranging from flowers to arches. The Vulcan wood etching machine and Pacnuclin outfit are highlighted as key devices.
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England
Vulcan
DeVoe & Co
Old Boas Flint Not Dying As Reported In Washington News
Rumors spread about Old Boas Flint dying were denied as reporters note that Constantinople and Rox in Nashville and Chicago racing news reflect ongoing events. Arbit er lowered his record to 2:22:47 while Bataman and My Fellow staged a dead heat banquet in Guttenburg.
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Washington
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Ocypote
Assinia
Rox
Nashville
Drift
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Springaway
Ethel
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Forest
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Arbiter
Patchmore
Guttenburg
Bataman
Dead Heat
Banquet
Mabel Glenn
Belle
Chicago
Norwood
Annie Brown
Quotation
Ray S
Lucinds
Lorenzo
la Blanche
Gregg
John R
Flora Hill
Josport
Ind
John
Grandee
Black Wonder
Bicknell
United States Kennel Club
Gibbil’s Shwing School Teaches Poor Girls to Mend Clothes
The Girls’ Industrial school meeting moved to Plymouth church for a weekly session led by Mrs. J. G. Mitchell. An organization of 37 ladies aids about 250 girls with sewing classes, rag carpet work, and garments distributed. About 200 attend, with pennies from wealthier pupils, transforming many but seeking more old clothes at 400 N Illinois St.
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Girls’ Industrial School
Plymouth Church
Tomlinson Hall
Tower Mission
J. G. Mitchell
Illinois-st
Despatches Say There Will be No Muster Trouble
New York reports from two firms with South American ties say Rio de Janeiro dispatches are reassuring. Charles R. Plint & Co. and Wim R. Grace & Co. note no warnings or bloodshed, only routine business signals and no reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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New York
Charles R. Plint & Co
Flint
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Ony
Wim. R. Grace & Co
Rio Janeiro
Para
British Police Shadowing Irish Army of Action
British authorities monitor possible influx of Irish activists from America. Irish ports like Queenstown fortified as detectives scout Atlantic ships. Police shadow prominent Parnellites and suspect Fenian revival as vigilance rises across Ireland England and Scotland.
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Ireland
England
Scotland
Great Britain
Irish Army of Action
America
Tis
Queenstown
Atlantic
O Neill Sells Out Of Pittsburg Baseball Role
J Palmer O Neill longtime Pittsburg baseball president has sold his stake to Baldwin of Homestead Pa father of pitcher Mark Baldwin and withdraws from baseball. Controller Woollen backs fire department gear with a 33500 appropriation after board cut from 42725 to 83506. council to decide at Monday special meeting.
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Pittspore
Woollen
Bossman
Finance Committee
Webster
Board of Public Safety
Presiden Banking
Judge Taylor Decides Points in Nickerson Gas Case
Augusta Nickerson v Consumers' Gas Trust enters new phase as Judge Taylor overrules demurrer and rules on interrogatories. The judge identifies two key questions on public obligation to furnish gas and the company’s capacity to fulfill further contracts, signaling a lengthy trial into the coming week.
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Taylor
Nickerson
Augusta Nickerson
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
W. F. Browder
Browder
SAN
Movey Administration Party Reaches City of Mexico
A Sun despatch reports Gov Hovey and his party arriving in Mexico City from Galveston and lodging at Hotel Jardin. The travelers are said to be well and one member is paying five dollars a day for lodging, with funds reportedly being sent home.
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Movey
City of Mexico
SUN
Gov. Hovey
Mexico
Galveston
Jarein
Arewell
Lannes
City
Jardin
Miners Refuse Advance as Strike Looms in Brazil Area
Braz and Havre reports say coal operators reject a five cent per ton price rise, while miners insist a May agreement set 70 cents per ton for a year and deny any contract. The strike could force 10,000 families from regular income and Evansville officials warn local impact may follow.
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Braz
Minera
McBride
Rae
Terre Haute
Tarre Havre
Suiday
Evansville
Brazil
Chicago Banks Declared Sound Amid Market Rumors
Reports in New York claimed the First National Bank would fail this week, but Chicago officials including President Gage said banks remain solid with ample reserves and readiness to loan on good security.
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Chicago
New York
First National
Gage
Faocti
Explosions Kill Four at Giant Powder Works and Mine
Three men die and a boy is seriously hurt when a powder works building collapses after a blast in Cumrer Gap California. Only a severed finger remains of one victim and a Chinese man is blown to atoms leaving only his queue. In WakbNER Idaho four men are fatally injured in a blasting caps explosion at Last Chance mine Friday night.
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Cumrer Gap
Cal
Wakbner
Idaho
Last Chance
Veteran Pensioners Meet City Pensions Draw
A flood of old soldiers come to the city to draw quarterly pensions. Many return home sober, but a dozen or more are arrested for drunkenness or released when sober. Women running pension scams target these men, leading to finanical loss and potential detainment.
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Pension Dight
Jack the Spitter Reads Papers and Responds
A postal card received by The Sun on Saturday claims Jack the Spitter is well informed and reads papers. The writer scolds the paper’s office for covering his enmity and challenges to confront him, signing Tobacco Spitter in a calm, regular hand.
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Sun
England and Germany Agree on Chili Indemnity Terms
Britain and Germany reached a common arrangement on indemnities for injuries to their citizens during Chilean civil unrest. They granted a delay in settling claims to avoid embarrassing the Chilean junta amid provisional affairs. The accord followed Paris press suggestions of German protectorate plans and aimed to set a definite course of action.
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England
Germany
Chili
Lennoy
Santiago
Paris
Grand Army order condemns rebel flag bearing by comrades
Gen John Palmer commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic issues a Saturday morning order condemning comrades who wore the badge and uniform at a demonstration where the Confederate flag was carried. The order says such action breaches the order’s obligations and expresses confidence in members to refrain from future demonstrations of that kind.
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Palmer
Anant
Xii. Y
John Palmer
Grand Army
Balmaceda Plot Aimed at Col Canto in Balmaceda Crisis
Valparaiso reports an assassination attempt by Balmaceda ministers against Col Canto who led the junta’s armies. Details are scarce with a narrow escape noted. Public anger grows and accusations target American residents as the legation faces backlash. A mass meeting followed in the public square with incendiary rhetoric.
Central Christian Church Property Up For Sale This Winter
The Central Christian church property at Delaware and Christs avenues has been held for 40 years and will be sold this winter. The congregation plans to move next year to new quarters with three Michigan locations and the Fourth Presbyterian church site under consideration. The run on the Hive Cent Savings Bank ended Saturday in Boston as of Nov. 7.
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Hoyt
Eugene Canfield
Geo. Richards
Deacon Tidd
Tim Murphy
Flora Walsh
Madison Square Theater
New York
Central Christian Church
Delaware and
Christs
Howard Cale
Michigan
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Boston
Hive Cent Savings Bank
Saturay
Domestic tragedy and quarrel headlines from St Paul notes
Annie Bree a domestic was shot and killed while washing dishes in St Paul by Ernest Schroeder a rejected suitor Patrick McGuire and Mrs Gaffney New York quarreled Friday Mrs Gaffney threw a lit kerosene lamp at him and McGuire was burned to death Offee desks at Wm L Elder s mie become constipated Take Take Beacham s Chrysanthemum Show Tomlinson Hall Nov 10 11 12 18 and 44
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St. Paul
Ernest Schroeder
Patrick McGuire
Gaffney
New York
McGuire
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